®

Flexible Duct
Connector &
Vane Rail

Product
Catalog

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PRE-ASSEMBLED
FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTOR
ELIMINATES DUCT SYSTEM NOISES AND VIBRATIONS
All air duct installations for heating, cooling or ventilation are attached to mechanical
equipment containing a fan or blower. Vibrations, noises and rattles resulting from
the operation of the fan or blower are transmitted into the metal ducts which carry
the noises throughout the system.

In order to isolate the vibration and noises to the source, an air-tight flexible joint,
consisting of a fabric which is secured to sheet metal on both sides, must be inserted
between the equipment and the ductwork. This flexible joint is called a "Flexible Duct
Connector."

To meet every type of installation

requirement, whether it be for factory,
institution, office or home; Duro Dyne
offers the widest variety of flexible
duct connector fabrics (U.L. Classified)
and sizes; pre-assembled with the
sheet metal permanently secured
to the fabric by means of exclusive
seam locks. Duro Dyne Flexible Duct
Connectors are dispensed from the
carton, ready to complete fabrication
faster, more efficiently, and more
economically than any conventional
method.

■ All Duro Dyne Fabrics* are designed to meet NFPA 701 (formerly UL 214.)
■ All Duro Dyne Fabrics* are designed to meet NFPA 90A & 90B.
■ All Duro Dyne Fabrics are airtight and waterproof.
■ Duro Dyne meets or exceeds the SMACNA steel requirements for flexible duct connector.
■ All Duro Dyne Flexible Duct Connector utilize 24 or 28 gauge galvanized steel meeting ASTM-A-525 G60.
■ Standard roll length - 100 ft.
■ Certain Connectors are available with 300L series or 316L series stainless steel or aluminum. CANVAS, OTHER FABRICS
(See chart on pages 4-5 for availability) & SIZES AVAILABLE AS
■ Flexible Duct Connector is manufactured in the United States for all markets and in SPECIAL ORDER.
the U.A.E. for Mid East and Overseas markets. *CANVAS TREATED TO MIL
■ Vane Rail is manufactured in the United States. SPEC CCC-C-428 G ONLY

NOTE: All specification values shown in this catalog are typical and will vary within accepted commercial tolerances.

GRIP LOC™
The double-lock gripping fingers of metal-to-fabrics adds
tremendously to the holding power compared to the conventional
singlefold method. Grip Loc is standard on Metal-Fab and Super
Metal-Fab.
GUARD LOC™
Another Duro Dyne exclusive - Shielded with metal on both sides at
the seam, Guard Loc forms a tough metal-to-fabric bond. Forming in a
brake is simpler, and Guard Loc prevents tears in the fabric because
of unique metal-shielded seams. Guard Loc is standard in Econ-O-Fab,
Junior and Insulflex Connector.

CONVENTIONAL
Metal to to Metal
GUARD LOC
GRIP LOC COMPARED STANDARD
TO SINGLE
FOLD

All Duro Dyne Flexible Duct Connector Products are suitable for pressures of -10 to +15 wg. Duro Dyne’s standard ‘single
fold’ metal to fabric grip has been tested by an independent testing laboratory to withstand a negative pressure of
-10’’WC and a positive pressure of +17.25’’ WC with no tearing or visible separation.
PAGE 2 FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTOR PRODUCT CATALOG
INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
METAL-FAB® SPECIFICATIONS
Metal-Fab is constructed of material which meets the requirements Gauge: 24 Galvanized
of heavy commercial systems. This factory fabricated flexible duct Dimensions: 3" metal - 3" fabric - 3" metal
connection will allow for normal vibration in large duct systems without
inhibiting the effectiveness of the flexible duct connector. Fabrics Supplied: Durolon, Excelon®, Neoprene, Glasseal,
*Certain connectors available in 300L Series Stainless Steel. Thermafab®, Teflon
Seam: Grip Loc

SUPER METAL-FAB® SPECIFICATIONS

Super Meta-Fab is constructed of material to provide for special commer- Gauge: 24 Galvanized
cial duct systems. Very large equipment can cause excessive vibration; to Dimensions: 3" metal - 6" fabric - 3" metal
compensate for this, a wider fabric is used to eliminate the transmission Fabrics Supplied: Durolon, Excelon®, Neoprene, Glasseal,
of vibration to the duct. Thermafab®
*Certain connectors available in 300L Series Stainless Steel.
Seam: Grip Loc

TDC/TDF CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS

TDC/TDF Connector has ample material for roll forming a connecting Gauge: 24 Galvanized
flange on both sides of the flexible connection. This product is designed
Dimensions: 4" metal - 4" fabric - 4" metal
to be compatible with both TDC (Lockformer) and TDF (Engel) roll forming
flange-fabricating equipment. Fabrics Supplied: Durolon, Excelon®, Neoprene, Glasseal,
*Certain connectors available in 300L Series and 316L Series Stainless Steel.
Thermafab®, Dynalon, Teflon
Seam: Grip Loc
Also Available: 4" metal -6" fabric -4" metal

RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

ECON-O-FAB® SPECIFICATIONS
For light commercial or larger residential Gauge: 28 Galvanized
systems. Dimensions: 2 ¾" metal - 4" fabric - 2 ¾" metal
Fabrics Supplied: Durolon, Excelon®, Neoprene, Glasseal, Thermafab®
Seam: Guard Loc

JUNIOR CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS

For residential systems. Gauge: 28 Galvanized
Dimensions: 1 ¾" metal - 3" fabric - 1 ¾" metal
Fabrics Supplied: Durolon, Excelon®, Neoprene, Glasseal, Thermafab®, Dynalon®
Seam: Guard Loc

Reference: All steel gauges are as per SMACNA Standard, Appendix A-A.1 in The HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible
Third Edition 2005.
FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTOR PRODUCT CATALOG PAGE 3
FABRICS
FABRIC Neoprene Neoprene
Excelon® (Standard Grade) Durolon
COMPARISONS (Specification Grade)
UL Classified Listing # R4462 R4462 R4462 R4462

Continuous Temp. Range -40°F. to 180°F. -40°F. to 200°F. -40°F. to 200°F. -40°F. to 250°F.

Color Black Black Black White

Commercial Grade Weight 22 oz. 22 oz. 30 oz. 26 oz.

Residential Grade Weight 17 oz. 22 oz. 30 oz. 26 oz.
1
Abrasion Resistance 15,000 cycles 600 cycles 600 cycles 500 cycles
2
Leakage Resistance 350 595 595 250

Tear Strength3 100 lbs. / 100 lbs. 12 lbs. / 12 lbs. 12 lbs. / 12 lbs. 12 lbs. / 12 lbs.

Tensile Strength4 240 lbs. / 220 lbs. 500 lbs. / 450 lbs. 500 lbs. / 450 lbs. 225 lbs. / 300 lbs.

Base Fabric Woven Nylon/Polyester Blend Woven Fiberglass Woven Fiberglass Woven Fiberglass
Coating Vinyl Neoprene Neoprene Hypalon
• Excellent ozone
resistance
• Extremely resistant to • Extremely resistant to
• Excellent resistance
alkalies & gasoline alkalies & gasoline
• Excellent water resistance to weathering
• Excellent on systems • Excellent on systems
• Excellent tear strength • Best overall
Features exposed to toxic fumes exposed to toxic fumes
• Excellent all purpose fabric acid resistance
• Good general purpose • Good general purpose
• Unaffected by mildew • Recommended for
fabric fabric
rooftop applications
• Unaffected by mildew • Unaffected by mildew
• Unaffected by
mildew
Codes
MFD333 (#10002)
® MBX333 (#10159) MFN333 (#10003) Aluminum:
Metal-Fab
Aluminum: Aluminum: MFDAL333
3x3x3
MBXAL333 (#10168) MLN333 (#10105) MFNAL333 (#10098) (#10097)
Grip Loc
Stainless: Stainless: Stainless:
MBXSS333 (#10231) MFNSS333 (#10232) MFDSS333
(#10234)
Super Metal-Fab®
MF6D363
3x6x3 MB6X363 (#10160) ML6N363 (#10148) MF6N363 (#10012)
(#10011)
Grip Loc

MBX444 (#10210) MFD444

MBX464* (#10214)
(#10237)
TDC/TDF Aluminum: MFN444 (#10211)
MFD464*
4x4x4 MBXAL444 (#10258) MFN464* (#10246)
Not Available (#10245)
Grip Loc Stainless: Stainless:
MBXSS444 (#10259) Stainless:
MFNSS444 (#10260)
MBX316SS444 (#10275) MFD316SS444
MBXSS464* (#10262) (#10276)
*4x6x4 also noted

Econ-O-Fab® Guard Loc EBX (#10171) EFN (#10035) Not Available EFD (#10034)
Junior Guard Loc JBX (#10169) JRN (#10028) Not Available JRD (#10027)
DFD6 (#10042)
Fabric Only DBX6 (#10161) 6” wide DFN6 (#10043) 6” wide 6” wide
Not Available
(100ft. length) DBX10 (#10162) 10” wide DFN10 (#10051) 10” wide DFD10 (#10050)
10” wide

All Duro Dyne Flexible Duct Connector utilize 24 or 28 gauge galvanized steel meeting "GRIP LOC"
ASTMA-653 G60; other materials are available upon request.
Stainless Steel configurations utilize 300L or 316L grade material.
Aluminum configurations have an alloy and temp: 3003-H14 and thickness: .032”. F A B R I C to MET
METAL to AL

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 Insulflex®* Thermafab®® Teflon Glasseal
n/a R4462 n/a R4462

-40°F. to 180°F. -65°F. to 500°F. -150°F. to 500°F. -40°F. to 180°F.

Grey Outside/
Black Grey Grey & Black
Beige Inside
28 oz. (composite weight) 17 oz. 16.5 oz. 16 oz.
28 oz. (composite weight) 17 oz. 16.5 oz. 16 oz.
500 cycles 125 cycles 1,000 cycles 1,400 cycles
125 400 650 120

8 lbs. / 11 lbs. 50 lbs. / 40 lbs. 50 lbs. / 30 lbs. 8 lbs. / 9 lbs.

70 lbs. / 70 lbs. 200 lbs. / 150 lbs. 400 lbs. / 300 lbs. 90 lbs. / 90 lbs.

Polyester Woven Fiberglass Fiberglass/Satin Weave Woven Fiberglass

Vinyl Silicon Rubber Teflon Vinyl

•­­­Excellent high temp. resistance • Good, low cost

• Low Smoke
• Excellent low temp. resistance • Resistant to acids
Emission
• Excellent chemical resistance • High temperature resistant & chemical fumes
• Insulated
• Extremely low smoke emission • High corrosion resistance • Resistant to grease
3-4-3
• Excellent ozone resistance • Excellent chemical resistance & alkalies
Configuration
• Excellent resistance to weathering • Unaffected by mildew
• Unaffected by mildew

IDC343
(#10173)
MCT333 (#10278)
*Gauge: 28
MFT333 (#10005) Stainless: MGL333 (#10004)
+Guard Loc MCTSS333 (#10292)

Not Available MF6T363 (#10013) Not Available MF6G363 (#10016)

MCT444 (#10279)
Not
Not Available Stainless: Not Available
Available
MCTSS444 (#10293)

Not Available EFT (#10037) Not Available EGL (#10036)

Not Available JRT (#10030) Not Available JGL (#10029)

DFT6 (#10045) 6” wide DGL6 (#10044) 6” wide

Not Available Not Available
DFT10 (#10053) 10” wide DGL10 (#10052) 10” wide

Notes:
1. Abrasion resistance as per Federal Test Standard 191 Method #5306 using CS 17 wheel with 250 Gram load.
2. Leakage resistance as per Federal Test Standard 191 Method #5512. Results in P.S.I. (To convert inches of water multiply P.S.I. x 27.176.).
3. Tear strength in tongue pounds as per Federal Test Standard 191 Method #5134.1 (warp/fill).
4. Tensile strength in grab pounds as per Federal Test Standard 191 Method #5100 (warp/fill).
5. Standard Excelon is not LA city approved. Use Excelon-LA when LA city approval is necessary. (See Specification Form Excelon-LA - 203)
6. Duro Dyne Neoprene, Durolon, Teflon, Thermafab and Excelon fabrics were subjected to a 1000 hour accelerated weathering and UV test per ASTM G155
with no noticeable signs of degradation. FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTOR PRODUCT CATALOG PAGE 5
FABRICATING A FLEXIBLE CONNECTION
HOW TO STIFFEN FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
When installing large size flexible connectors in a duct system, some type of stiffening agent is usually required to keep the unit relatively
rigid. Some contractors use angle iron, while in many cases a bar slip connection is used to achieve this result. Now it is possible to save
valuable time and material by forming Duro Dyne's Grip Loc Seam found on Metal Fab and Super Metal Fab, to rigidize the connector over
long sections. This simple method of stiffening the sides of Duro Dyne’s Flexible Connector can eliminate the costly addition of angle iron
used to perform this job.
HERE IS HOW IT IS DONE:
1. Lay out Connector as 2. Bend the Grip Loc 3. Using a heavy 4. Bend to form a
you normally do. seam up to 90° on a snips, notch the completed connector.
brake as indicated seam at the
in the drawing. bend points.

Note: The stiffening method illustrated here is recommended only with the Duro Dyne Grip Loc Connector.

HOW TO SEAM FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR

Here is how we suggest the ends of the Connector be prepared for making a joint:
1. Cut through center of the lock as in-
dicated. Cut 1" to 1-1/2" deep to allow
sufficient lap.
3. You have two options to finish your joint. 3B. Put a liberal amount of Red
A. FCA Heat Resistant Silicone between
B. Duro Stapler with Quad Seal the two fabric flaps and press the
two pieces together to allow the
11/2" Weld silicone to spread. Roll the flap
Apply FCA or
Quad Seal here or ends together and staple the seal
Screw (going through both pieces of
fabric and the silicone). Allow a
minimum of 24 hours curing time
Weld
before flexing the connection.
or
Screw

11/2" SSR-C Red Silicone

9.5 FL. OZ. Cartridge
Item# 5113
2. From the edge of the connector, cut away 3A. Apply one or two
metal as indicated. The metal falls away lines of FCA, sparing-
exposing the fabric ready for seaming. ly, on the fabric, under 4. For an airtight connection, apply duct
the tongue. Press the sealer over the metal joint. Refer to Duro
tongue down on the Dyne's Adhesive Duct Sealer Catalog for
adhesive. Rub the further information on a suitable Duct
seam gently and hold Sealer.
it for 10 seconds. Finished Joint
FCA can be used with
Excelon, Neoprene,
Durolon and Glasseal.
Not recommended for FCAAdhesive
bonding Teflon. 1 oz. bottles
Item# 5090

DURO STAPLER AND STAPLES

Duro Dyne's Flexible Connectors are preassembled metal-to-fabric which eliminates this
difficult, time consuming shop operation. After forming the metal, the overlap can be riveted,
screwed or spot welded.
The fabric seam can be quickly closed using the handy Duro Stapler. The result is a sturdily
constructed, low cost flexible connector which meets engineering specifications. See ITEM# 10065 ITEM# 10059
Fabricating A Flexible Connection above.

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VANE RAIL ®

Air travelling throughout a duct is slowed up when it reaches a right turn angle. This "slow-
up" is detrimental to the efficiency of the duct system, therefore air turning vane assemblies
are used to guide air evenly around such turns. With today's high labor costs, it is expensive
for shops to produce their own air turning assemblies. That is why Duro Dyne Vane Rail is
a major contribution to sheet metal shops that require efficient, yet inexpensive air turning
assemblies. With Duro Vane Rail, which is a pre-fab side rail, layout time is eliminated. Vanes
can be sheared from scrap metal without tab cutting, and quickly assembled to rails with
only one blow of a ball peen hammer.
JUNIOR
Duro Dyne Vane Rail is made of 24 gauge VANE RAIL
VANE RAIL
galvanized steel, is precision-stamped and
4-1/2" 2-1/4"
slotted, assuring uniform spacing of vanes,
and is the fastest, easiest, most economical
construction of vane assemblies. Duro Dyne Vane
Rail is specially embossed adding strength and
sturdiness to the finished section. Vane Rail can
be used to make quality turning vanes for any size
1-1/2"

2"
elbow including change of size elbows.

VANE RAIL®
ITEM CODE DESCRIPTION

2-1/4"
4002 VR2 Vane Rail - 100 ft. Continuous Coils
3-1/4"
4003 JVR2 Junior Vane Rail - Two 100 ft. Continuous Coils
(Easily Dispensed Together or Singularly)

4-1/2
4007 VR2SS 300L Series Stainless Steel Vane Rail

”
4008 VR2AL Aluminum Vane Rail

FABRICATING AIR TURNING VANES

1. Shear and form the vanes as indicated. 2. Secure the protruding vane with a ball 3. An extra deep depression in Vane Rail
Position the vanes in the Vane Rail slot. peen hammer. allows for superior gripping action. The
The slots force the vanes to take the vane assembly is then fastened in the
correct curve. elbow.

FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTOR CRADLE & SHEAR

The Duro Dyne Flexible Duct Connector Cradle can relieve many of the difficulties associated with the
handling of flexible connector. Duro Dyne’s Model FDCAB3 keeps up to three rolls of 4x4x4 flexible duct
ING
connector or vane rail within easy reach, anywhere in the shop. Heavy Duty 360° caster wheels make STRAIGHTEN
ROLL ER S
movement around the shop possible, and ball transfers quickly dispense connector with a simple pull.
A foot actuated brake locks the FDCAB3 in place when dispensing the connector. The shear attachment TO COMBAT
CONNECTOR
cuts the duct connector accurately and effortlessly.
COIL SET
• Handles all common configurations of Duro Dyne Flexible Duct Connector
• Wheels lock to prevent dispenser from moving
•360° casters for easy maneuverability around the shop
•Capacity for up to 3 rolls of Duro Dyne Flexible Duct Connector or Vane Rail
•Ball bearing rollers for effortless dispensing
•Shear attachment Dimensions: 35 1/2” high to table x 40” wide x 56” long

FDCAB3
ITEM CODE DESCRIPTION
43008 FDCAB3 Flexible Duct Connector Cradle with Shear
43010 FDCS-10 Flexible Duct Connector Shear

FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTOR PRODUCT CATALOG PAGE 7

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